Conditions in August

Weather

In August Madrid is a very hot city, with temperatures of more than 30ºC, especially in the middle of the day.

At this time of year the weather is usually stable. However, after August 15th summer storms can appear, especially in the evening when it can rain very heavily in a short space of time.

As you may know, in August in Madrid it gets very hot and you need to protect yourself against the heat. Please follow these instructions to avoid dehydration.

– Wear a hat, sunglasses and sun cream. – Avoid being out in the sun in the middle of the day (between 12 noon and 6 in the evening) – Wear clothes made of lightweight, natural fabrics, loose and light colored.

Water

The water in Madrid is excellent so you can drink even from the public fountains found in parks and gardens. – We advise you to take a bottle of water with you everywhere. Eat well and drink sufficiently. – Avoid alcohol and caffeine drinks; these can leave you dehydrated! Drink water even if you are not thirsty.

Advice

1º- Dress comfortably: wear proper clothing. In open air events protect yourself from the heat, rain or cold.2º- Always wear proper footwear, closed-toe shoes. In crowds most injuries occur on the feet.3º- Always have with you your passport or another form of identification. To avoid robbery or losing it you can leave the original document safe in your hotel or host house and use a photocopy certified by the authorities in your country. This way, if anything should happen, you will still have the original document.4º- If you are in charge of a group, make some cards with your personal details: address of where you are staying, and at least one contact telephone number, preferably a cell phone number. Each member of the group should carry it with them with along their accreditation. This will be useful if someone should get lost or something happens to a member of your group. It’s also a good idea to arrange a meeting point, both inside and outside the celebration, in case someone gets lost.

MEDICAL ASSISTANCE

EmergencyMadrid has one of the best emergency services in the world. It can be easily accessed by dialing 112. At this number you will be given all the help you need.

During eventsWYD organization has a large group of volunteers with medical experience should you need help. There will also be first aid posts in the places of mass events.

Medical Assistance, health centers and duty pharmaciesMadrid is a modern city with an extensive network of public and prívate health centers and pharmacies where you can find practically any medicine (many only with a doctor’s prescription). In different parts of Madrid you can also find 24 hour pharmacies.